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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.96, 3,761.64 and 2,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.96, 3,761.64 and 2,102.72 is: 3,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.96 : 3,761.64 = 2,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.96/3,761.64 = 2,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.96x = 3,761.64 × 2,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.96x = 7,909,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,675.66/2,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.06

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